Ryder Cup 2027 scam warning as tickets about to go on sale

Gardaí warn of fraud related to 'tickets, accommodation, merchandise, travel packages and every other event-related activity you can imagine'

A giant golf ball installed at King John's Castle in Limerick City by Limerick City and County Council ahead of the 2027 tournament at Adare. File picture

Gardaí have warned the public to be vigilant to scams ahead of the Ryder Cup 2027 in Adare, as general admission tickets are expected to be on sale this spring.

In a newsletter issued to local residents, Superintendent Michael Fleming said: “Fraudsters are always looking for opportunities to target unsuspecting people and the impact of their efforts can be significant.” 

As local residents who rent their homes during the Ryder Cup could make up to €25,600 in a week through official channels, properties have also been listed on unofficial websites.

Supt Fleming added: “The heightened profile of Adare, now and in the run up to September 2027, will create opportunities for these bad actors to develop fraudulent websites purporting to sell tickets, accommodation, merchandise, travel packages and every other event-related activity you can imagine.” 

He urged the public to ensure they make payments through official channels, as it can be “very difficult and often impossible” to recover money.

Different types of accommodation will be made available ahead of the tournament, including glamping, cruise ships, and more hotel spaces.

55,000 fans at Adare Manor each day

Meanwhile, Adare Manor is set to welcome approximately 55,000 golf fans a day.

The Ryder Cup Europe organisers have advised golf fans to only book accommodation once they have secured their tickets.

The organisers also noted that because the Ryder Cup does not have a fixed stadia like other sports, all the key infrastructure will have to be built at the venue. This will include grandstands and hospitality — a process that is set to begin towards the end of the first quarter of 2027.

They also said these plans will focus on enhancing the fan experience.

Tickets for residents

Chief Ryder Cup officer for Ryder Cup Europe, Richard Atkinson, said in the letter sent to local residents that a certain amount of tickets will be put aside for those living locally in Adare, in the “spirit of co-operation”.

It was also revealed 35,000 people from 87 different countries have applied to become volunteers — with 2,000 positions available.

They will fulfil two types of volunteer role — the traditional on-course marshal role and a new ‘ambassador’ role that will support the overall fan experience and the smooth running of the event.

Richard Atkinson said: “There may be 16 months still to go until the 2027 Ryder Cup comes to Adare Manor and Limerick, but there is already considerable excitement across the island of Ireland. 

"We are making good progress with all elements of our planning and preparation for next year’s event, which is set to be one of the biggest sporting events ever to be staged in Ireland. 

"We look forward to making some notable announcements in the coming months, including details of how Irish fans can get tickets and ensure they are part of the 100th anniversary of golf’s greatest team contest when it returns to Ireland for the first time since 2006.”